Trump speaks to PM Modi: Leaders discuss Middle East tensions, importance of keeping Hormuz strait open | India News
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, with both leaders emphasising the strategic importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor in a post on X said: “President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.”The conversation comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where disruptions to the vital maritime corridor could impact global oil supplies and energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil shipments pass, remains a critical chokepoint for international trade.More details awaited.
